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First inauguration of George W. Bush

54th United States presidential inauguration

First inauguration of George W. Bush

George W. Bush taking the oath of office as the 43rd president of the United States
Date	January 20, 2001; 23 years ago (2001-01-20)
Location	United States Capitol, Washington, D.C.
Organized by	Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies
Participants	George W. Bush 43rd president of the United States — Assuming office Dick Cheney 46th vice president of the United States — Assuming office William Rehnquist Chief Justice of the United States — Administering oaths
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The first inaugurationofGeorge W. Bush as the 43rd president of the United States took place on Saturday, January 20, 2001, at the West Front of the United States CapitolinWashington, D.C. This was the 54th inauguration and marked the commencement of the first term of George W. Bush as president and Dick Cheneyasvice president. Chief Justice William Rehnquist administered the presidential oath of office at 12:01 p.m., after he administered the vice presidential oath of office as well.^[1][2] An estimated 300,000 people attended the swearing-in ceremony.^[3][4] This was the first presidential inauguration to take place in the 21st century, and the first in the 3rd millennium.

Pre-inaugural events[edit]

On the eve of the inauguration, there was a celebration for U.S. authors hosted by Laura BushatDAR Constitution Hall.^[5] Live pre-inaugural entertainment was provided by Wayne Newton, Brooks & Dunn, and Ricky Martin.^[6]

Thousands of demonstrators attended the inaugural ceremonies in Washington, D.C., to protest the outcome and controversial circumstances of the 2000 presidential election.^[7][8] Four protesters were arrested and Bush's limousine was hit by a tennis ball and an egg thrown from the crowd during the inaugural parade.^[2]

Gallery[edit]

• At 30:28, Bush reciting the oath of office
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  The presidential motorcade during the inaugural parade
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  Bush walking in the inaugural parade
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  Bush delivering his inaugural address

See also[edit]

• Presidency of George W. Bush
• Presidential transition of George W. Bush
• Second inauguration of George W. Bush
• Timeline of the George W. Bush presidency (2001)
• 2000 United States presidential election
• George W. Bush 2000 presidential campaign

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External links[edit]

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George W. Bush's First Inaugural Address

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• Sites for news coverage of the 2001 inauguration
• Text of Bush's First Inaugural Address